- 2020 Kia Forte
- Small overlap front: driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front: original test
- 2021 Kia Forte
- Small overlap front: driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front: original test
- 2022 Kia Forte
- Small overlap front: driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front: original test
2020 Kia Forte
Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.
- Small overlap front: driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front: original test
- Side: original test
- Side: updated test
- Roof strength
- Head restraints & seats
- Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
- Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (day)
- Headlights
- Child seat anchors
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte S 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Two driver-side small overlap frontal tests of the Forte were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Hyundia/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests.
Action shot taken during the Institute’s driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy’s position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver’s survival space was maintained very well (Institute test car shown).
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury (Institute test shown).
The driver’s space was maintained well in both tests, and risk of injuries to the dummy’s legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1811 | VTN1811 |
|---|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | ||
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 | 3 |
| Footrest (cm) | 6 | 3 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 3 | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 2 | 1 |
| Parking brake (cm) | ||
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | ||
| Steering column | 0 | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 4 | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 3 | 2 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1811 | VTN1811 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ||
| HIC-15 | 400 | 361 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact | no contact |
| Neck | ||
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 6 | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 28 | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | ||
| Left | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Right | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | ||
| Left | 0 | 0 |
| Right | 0 | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | ||
| Left | 0 | 0 |
| Right | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | ||
| Left | 0.39 | 0.52 |
| Right | 0.53 | 0.45 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | ||
| Left | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Right | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | ||
| Left | 54 | 92 |
| Right | 53 | 60 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte EX 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year.
Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 11 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 2 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 3 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 3 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 6 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 220 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.6 |
| Right | 0.9 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.50 |
| Right | 0.47 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.5 |
| Right | 2.5 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 57 |
| Right | 59 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 208 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 19 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 35 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.36 |
| Right | 0.18 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.6 |
| Right | 1.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 47 |
| Right | 46 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte EX 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
2021 Kia Forte
Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.
- Small overlap front: driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front: original test
- Side: original test
- Side: updated test
- Roof strength
- Head restraints & seats
- Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
- Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (day)
- Headlights
- Child seat anchors
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte S 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Two driver-side small overlap frontal tests of the Forte were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Hyundia/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests.
Action shot taken during the Institute’s driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy’s position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver’s survival space was maintained very well (Institute test car shown).
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury (Institute test shown).
The driver’s space was maintained well in both tests, and risk of injuries to the dummy’s legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1811 | VTN1811 |
|---|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | ||
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 | 3 |
| Footrest (cm) | 6 | 3 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 3 | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 2 | 1 |
| Parking brake (cm) | ||
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | ||
| Steering column | 0 | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 4 | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 3 | 2 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1811 | VTN1811 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ||
| HIC-15 | 400 | 361 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact | no contact |
| Neck | ||
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 6 | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 28 | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | ||
| Left | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Right | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | ||
| Left | 0 | 0 |
| Right | 0 | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | ||
| Left | 0 | 0 |
| Right | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | ||
| Left | 0.39 | 0.52 |
| Right | 0.53 | 0.45 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | ||
| Left | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Right | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | ||
| Left | 54 | 92 |
| Right | 53 | 60 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte EX 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year.
Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 11 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 2 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 3 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 3 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 6 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 220 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.6 |
| Right | 0.9 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.50 |
| Right | 0.47 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.5 |
| Right | 2.5 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 57 |
| Right | 59 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 208 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 19 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 35 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.36 |
| Right | 0.18 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.6 |
| Right | 1.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 47 |
| Right | 46 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte EX 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
2022 Kia Forte
Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.
- Small overlap front: driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front: original test
- Moderate overlap front: updated test
- Side: original test
- Side: updated test
- Roof strength
- Head restraints & seats
- Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
- Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (day)
- Headlights
- Seat belt reminders
- Child seat anchors
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte S 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Two driver-side small overlap frontal tests of the Forte were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Hyundia/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests.
Action shot taken during the Institute’s driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy’s position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver’s survival space was maintained very well (Institute test car shown).
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury (Institute test shown).
The driver’s space was maintained well in both tests, and risk of injuries to the dummy’s legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1811 | VTN1811 |
|---|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | ||
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 | 3 |
| Footrest (cm) | 6 | 3 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 3 | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 2 | 1 |
| Parking brake (cm) | ||
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | ||
| Steering column | 0 | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 4 | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 3 | 2 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1811 | VTN1811 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ||
| HIC-15 | 400 | 361 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact | no contact |
| Neck | ||
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 6 | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 28 | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | ||
| Left | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Right | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | ||
| Left | 0 | 0 |
| Right | 0 | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | ||
| Left | 0 | 0 |
| Right | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | ||
| Left | 0.39 | 0.52 |
| Right | 0.53 | 0.45 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | ||
| Left | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Right | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | ||
| Left | 54 | 92 |
| Right | 53 | 60 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte EX 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year.
Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 11 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 2 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 3 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 3 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 6 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 220 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.6 |
| Right | 0.9 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.50 |
| Right | 0.47 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.5 |
| Right | 2.5 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 57 |
| Right | 59 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1827 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 208 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 19 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 35 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.36 |
| Right | 0.18 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.6 |
| Right | 1.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 47 |
| Right | 46 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Kia Forte EX 4-door
The Kia Forte was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.